Live life without regrets
There are some of us who have regrets in our hearts because of the things we failed to do. Like the case of one mother who said: “If only I could turn back the hands of time.” I knew how she felt because when her children were growing up she never had the time to take care of them. Her children’s need were delegated to the “yaya” and to her mother. She was busy with her social activities. Now that she is old, her children also didn’t find time for her.”
Regret is one facet of life which is hard to live with. It torments our soul and in our waking moments. It’s like a shadow that follows us wherever we go. I’m lucky that I was able to personally take care of my children and I was there when they needed me. My career was my second priority because I always believe in the motto of the Family Foundation: “No amount of success can compensate the failure in the home.” That’s why whenever I visit my son Saldy in Denmark he would always tell me,” Mom, it’s your love and care that make me and my siblings what we are now.”
Grace Bluerock in the Huffpost website exclaimed, “As a former hospice social worker, I learned a lot about regret. It was shocking how many of my hospice patients got to the end of their lives wishing they had live differently. Many had unresolved relationship issues, unfulfilled dreams and long held resentments. Some were able to find some resolution, but for others, it was too late, and they died still hanging on to regrets.
“This impactful experience became a huge motivator for me to start living as if any day could be my last,” declared Bluerock. Hence, she cites the following ways to start living life with no regrets:
Let your loved ones know you love them. When you love someone, let both words and deeds be loving. No one is promised tomorrow, so tell your loved ones each day how much they mean to you. Not only your relationships grow, but you will as well.
Follow your dream. So often, we are so busy trying to live up to the expectations of others that we do not allow ourselves to follow our own dream. Pursue the longings of your heart. When we ignore them, we miss the opportunity to reach our full potential and experience that deep fulfillment that following our dreams can offer.
Take life less seriously. Life is far too short to be spent worrying about things that are beyond our control. Allow happiness and fun to be part of your life each day. Being mindful and open to the good that is present in all situations can help us not to take life too seriously and is a key ingredient to having a more enjoyable life.
Practice forgiveness. At some point in life, we all have been hurt. How we deal with that hurt is up to us. Some people lay stuck in bitterness in their entire lives and never move beyond the pain. By choosing to forgive, we release ourselves from the grip of resentment and can move forward in our lives.
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